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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 242.38 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 242.38 and 156.66 is: 233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 242.38 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/242.38 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 242.38 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 37,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,971.36/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.88

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